Agenda item

Reserved Matters Application for a single storey dwelling with rooms in the roof.  Pursuant to Application 18/00703/OL (affecting the setting of a listed building), at Cedar End, Wingerworth Hall Estate, Wingerworth.

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that a Reserved Matters Application had been submitted for a single storey dwelling at Cedar End, Wingerworth Hall Estate, Wingerworth. This would be pursuant to application 18/00703/OL and would affect the setting of a listed building.

The Application had been referred to Committee by Local Ward Member, Councillor D Ruff, who had raised concerns about it.

Committee was recommended to approve the Application and grant full Planning Permission, subject to conditions.

The report to Committee explained why Members were asked to approve the recommendations. Officers had concluded that the design and building materials used for the structure meant that it would not draw attention away from the nearby larger listed building. The report also explained that there would be a high level of vegetation screening it and that the structure would not be visible from areas open to the public. 

Before Members discussed the application those registered to speak were asked to address the Committee. The Applicant, S Armstrong, spoke in support of the application. The Agent, S Bright also spoke in favour of it.

Committee considered the application. It was reminded that the only issue for determination was the design of the building. The other matters had been decided as part of the previous application. Committee took into account the relevant Planning Issues in considering the Application. These included the location and visibility of the site, the materials used, the potential impact of the development on the neighbouring listed building and the adjacent trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order.

Members discussed the Application. They were informed that the Applicant had submitted amended plans, which had removed the installation of windows from the proposed roof area. It was confirmed that these would not now form part of the development. Members considered what impact the building might have on the surrounding area and especially on the listed building. They noted the location of the site, how the development would be screened and how it would not be in public view.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillors D Ruff and P Elliot moved and seconded a motion to accept officer recommendations. The motion was put to the vote and approved by Committee.

RESOLVED -

(1)            That planning permission is conditionally approved in accordance with officer recommendations.

(2)            That final wording of the conditions be delegated to the Planning Manager (Development Management).

1.       The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on drawing numbers CE/003/A, CE/004/A uploaded 26/5/2021 and CE002/B uploaded 20/7/2021 unless otherwise subsequently agreed through a formal submission under the Non Material Amendment procedures.

          Reason - For clarity and the avoidance of doubt.

2.       Before above ground work commences, precise specification or samples of the walling and roofing materials to be used shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

          Reason - In the interest of the appearance of the site and the surrounding area, and to preserve the setting of the setting of the neighbouring listed buildings.

3.       Notwithstanding the submitted details, before above ground work commences a plan to show the position, design, materials, height and type of boundary treatment to be erected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be completed prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and shall be maintained as approved for the lifetime of the development.

          Reason - In the interest of the appearance of the site and the surrounding area, and to preserve the setting of the setting of the neighbouring listed buildings.

4.       Before development starts, the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

          a)  a scheme of landscaping, which shall include indications of all existing trees, including the position, species and crown spread, and hedgerows on the site;

          b)  the details of any trees and hedgerows to be retained, together with measures for their protection during development;

          c)  a schedule of proposed plant species, size and density and planting locations and

          d) an implementation programme. 

          Reason - In the interest of the amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies NE7 of the North East Derbyshire Local Plan.